STATUS OF MALARIA IN THE UNION TERRITORY (U.T.) OF LADAKH DURING 2024

Arvind Nath

DOI :

DOI: DOI.ORG/10.59551/IJHMP/25832069/2025.6.1.40

ABSTRACT :

 Background: There is very little literature available on the status of Malaria in the U.T. of Ladakh. Hence the preparation of this document.

Objectives: To find out the parameters of Malaria in the U.T. of Ladakh till as recently as possible.

 Methods: By studying the documents prepared by the National Center for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC).

 Results: It is seen that there were 9 cases of Malaria in the U.T. of Ladakh during 2024 (up to 30th November 2024).

 Conclusions: The U.T. of Ladakh is very close to achieving Malaria-elimination goals.

Keywords: Malaria, Ladakh, NCVBDC, WHO.

 

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